chopsticks

American  

[chop-stiks] / ˈtʃɒpˌstɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a harmonically and melodically simple waltz for piano played typically with the forefinger of each hand and sometimes having an accompanying part for a second player.

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chopsticks British  

/ ˈtʃɒpstɪks /

plural noun

1. a pair of thin sticks, of ivory, wood, etc, used as eating utensils by the Chinese, Japanese, and other people of East Asia

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Etymology

Origin of chopsticks

1890–95; perhaps after chopstick from the way the fingers are held

Example Sentences

Dylan Ennis regularly takes his sushi-loving son out to restaurants and said he enjoys people’s reactions to the 4-year-old using chopsticks like a pro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana was also the target of such a boycott in 2018, after it posted videos showing a Chinese model using chopsticks clumsily to eat Italian food.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

And each ”classic utensil set” includes a fork, spoon, knife and chopsticks, for versatility.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

The saucy cucumbers are enjoyed straight out of the container with chopsticks.

From Salon • Aug. 25, 2024

Auntie Matchmaker gestured to the paper with her chopsticks.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu